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"My lord, the kid can't read!"

As soon as Hu Guang said this, the study was suddenly very quiet, and then Xu Guangqi pinched a few mustaches in his hands, accidentally pulled them off just now, opened his mouth wide, pointed at Hu Guang and said in surprise: "You...... Are you illiterate? ”

John Tang was similar, picked up the chin that fell to the ground, followed Xu Guangqi, and asked with Western-style exaggeration: "My God, how can you not be literate?" ”

It's no wonder that they behave like this, because in their impression, Hu Guang can be described as erudite and talented. No matter what kind of knowledge he has, he can talk about it eloquently. All of a sudden, he said, "I'm illiterate, so it's strange not to be surprised!"

Hu Guang showed a trace of shame on his face, but he still nodded very resolutely and said, "Yes, the kid is illiterate!" ”

Xu Guangqi looked at him stunned, still unwilling to believe it. But Tang Ruowang jumped out, pointed at Hu Guang, and said loudly: "Impossible, if you can't read, then how can you know so much, and you can learn many languages." ”

Xu Guangqi couldn't help but nod when he heard him. Tang Ruowang said before that Hu Guang only learned the language, and then just now he talked to himself about the war against the captives, and he was illiterate? No one believes it!

Hu Guang smiled bitterly, unfolded the chapter and said to the two of them: "When I say illiterate, I mean I don't know the Chinese characters on it. ”

"Oh, so you mean, you know other words?" Xu Guangqi's heart moved, and he immediately asked.

Hu Guang nodded, stuffed the piece into the hand of the housekeeper who was standing on the side, and then replied to Xu Guangqi: "I grew up living with my grandfather in the distant Taixi, so I have never learned such Chinese characters. Before his death, my grandfather confessed that I would return to my roots. I want to return to my homeland in the East. ”

Xu Guangqi and Tang Ruowang glanced at each other, both still a little suspicious. But Hu Guang's remarks can also explain some of his situation.

But to say that Hu Guang lied, Xu Guangqi couldn't think of a reason. After all, the dynasty has respected scholars, and generally those who have learned a few words will say that they are literate, and no one will be stupid enough to say that they are illiterate.

What's more, he showed his talent in front of high-ranking officials in the imperial court, and he was also affirmed. And so it goes. Xu Guangqi values it, ordinary people, even if they are illiterate, they can't speak, and it's okay to go back and cram for a while, anyway, they must not lose such a good opportunity.

After being quiet in the study for a while, Xu Guangqi came back to his senses. Only then did he feel a pain under his forehead, and only then did he realize that he was pinching a few white whiskers in his hands.

He sighed deeply and casually threw away the white whisker in his hand. It was a pity to ask Hu Guangdao: "Then what are your plans in the future?" ”

It can be seen from Hu Guang's clothes that he should not be short of money. Originally, he could recommend him to Emperor Chongzhen, but if he was illiterate, there was no way.

"Back to my lord, the kid hasn't been in his homeland for a long time, so I want to walk around and experience the customs, places of interest and historic sites everywhere." Hu Guang lowered his head and replied respectfully.

The reason why he wants to say that he is illiterate. The biggest reason is that he is afraid that Xu Guangqi will keep him. Or recommend it to the imperial court. In that case, it will be difficult to get out by yourself.

However, to be valued by Xu Guangqi, especially the helpless sigh he just now, Hu Guang is still grateful from the bottom of his heart.

After he finished speaking, Xu Guangqi hadn't spoken, and Tang Ruowang was already on the side and asked anxiously: "Then how many Taixi languages do you speak?" Can you read and write? ”

After the questioning, he looked at Hu Guang motionless with a hint of expectation.

Hu Guang opened his mouth when he heard this, and wanted to say no, but his mind immediately remembered what Tang Ruowang said before, that there were thousands of Taixi books stored in the Jingshi Church. He immediately replied, "This is basically a little better." ”

When John Tang heard this, he was overjoyed, now it's okay, the most headache communication problem, I'm afraid it can be solved. He hurriedly faced Xu Guangqi and suggested to him: "Paul, the problem in our communication, someone can solve it now!" ”

In the past, it was common for a word to be discussed for a long time when translated into Chinese which word was better. There are many translations of books that are often stranded because there are too many of them.

Nowadays, there is a person who is familiar with both Chinese and Western languages, and although he does not know Chinese characters, he can understand Western languages, then the previous problems can often be easily solved.

For Xuguang, who is interested in learning Western scientific knowledge, this is also a very important thing. Therefore, he listened and rejoiced: "Then you ...... Oh, by the way, your surname is Hu Mingguang, do you have a font size? ”

At this time, Xu Guangqi remembered that he even forgot to ask the most basic title of the other party, he really blamed himself for being in a hurry, and it was rude!

When Hu Guang heard this, he was slightly stunned and said: "The kid doesn't have a name, so it's okay for the adult to call his name directly." ”

It is also common for elders to address juniors, and it is also common to call them by their names, which is not rude. But Xu Guangqi likes Hu Guang's well-informed, but honest and honest character. He groaned slightly, and then asked with a smile: "That is the case, then the old man will call you a good nephew by relying on the old man, can you?" ”

As far as Xu Guangqi's age is concerned, it is enough to call Hu Guang a virtuous grandson. He said this because he liked Hu Guang and narrowed the distance between Hu Guang and him.

Don't say that Xu Guangqi is a high-ranking official in the imperial court, and Hu Guang is only a commoner at present, as far as the good reputation and respected deeds he left in history, Hu Guang also responded immediately sincerely: "In this way, my nephew visits my uncle." ”

As he spoke, he got up and bowed solemnly.

Hu Guang saluted so solemnly, which made Xu Guangqi stunned. Originally, the doctor's virtuous nephew meant verbal intimacy. I didn't expect him to visit the shrine so solemnly, is it to recognize his relatives?

If it were someone else, it might make Xu Guangqi feel that the other party was beating snakes with sticks and wanted to climb his own high branches. But he immediately remembered that the other party was from Taixi, and although he could speak Chinese, there might be some differences in Chinese etiquette.

In addition, Xu Guangqi did have a good impression of Hu Guang, who showed his talent, so it didn't matter, he immediately laughed and instructed the housekeeper: "After passing the word to the house, I will say that the old man has a new nephew, and he will arrange a banquet when he goes back, and they will all meet." ”

Although the housekeeper was surprised when he heard this, he could see that this Hu Guang was a talent, and it was a good thing that the master wanted to accept him as a godnephew, so he agreed and left the study.

But when Hu Guang heard their conversation, he was stunned. I just felt that Xu Guangqi was a historical celebrity and a person I respected, so I was a little solemn, but I didn't expect Xu Guangqi to directly accept himself as a godnephew.

Then if one day, the news of his being the leader of the Heavenly Army reaches the court, wouldn't it hurt Xu Guangqi? (To be continued.) )